A holistic, body/mind integrating psychotherapist and art therapist, my 23 years experience with individuals and couples shapes collaborations in which the client's own wisdom-knowing guides unique journeys into wholeness.

My experiential psychodynamic approach to depth healing and integration incorporates gestalt, applied existential psychology, creativity, guided imagery and dreamwork to resolve family of origin issues, developmental trauma, major life transitions, and explore potent life experiences such as relationships, chronic illness, eldering and identifying as GLBT.

I also facilitate classes based on Artlife Creation, exploring the intuitive creativity inherent throughout our lives, and authored the Sounds True teaching set Artlife: Creative Journeys for Life Healing (http://www.soundstrue.com/shop/Artlife/4273.pd)

Lauren's therapeutic style is built on the belief that everyone possesses health, sanity, wisdom and goodness regardless of how disconnected they feel from it. He supports clients becoming the authors of their own experience through self-defined narratives of healing.

Lauren studied Psychology at Purdue and attended Naropa University to earn his Masters in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology. He spent the last decade providing acute crisis care to those experiencing extreme mental suffering and non-ordinary states of consciousness. In his most recent position as Co-Responder with Denver Police, Lauren rode along as a first responder and was awarded the first Official Commendation ever presented to a therapist.

Lauren considers therapy to be his “ikigiai,” a Japanese concept which translates to “reason for being".

Participating in therapy is an investment in yourself. It is an active and creative collaboration between client and therapist. I strive to create a supportive and safe environment where clients can feel encouraged to work towards growth and healing. I draw from different theoretical approaches to best meet the unique needs of each client. My clients say they feel understood, inspired, and hopeful when working with me.

The losses in my life have taught me how to truly live. I understand what it takes to transform sorrow into joy. I am here to help you do the same.I lost both my parents during my twenties so I understand the confusion, grief, and pain of having a loved one die. I specialize in relationship endings and new beginnings. I will support you every step of the way as we journey together on your path of healing.